Environmental Compliance Specialist - Water Quality

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist to support water quality laws and environmental protections. You will work with field staff, conservation districts, and partners to ensure compliance and provide technical guidance.

Responsibilities include reviewing referrals, assisting with inspections, drafting notices, leading meetings, and tracking progress on cases. Telework is possible part-time, up to 3 days per week, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of professional experience as a Sanitarian, Air Quality Specialist, Solid Waste Specialist, or Water Quality Specialist, or an equivalent combination of experience/training.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals for accuracy and completeness before enforcement steps.
• Accompany field staff during site inspections and meetings to assist with compliance efforts.
• Draft Notices of Violation, Consent Assessments, and other compliance materials.
• Lead compliance meetings and assist in training conservation district staff.
• Maintain records, monitor schedules, and request follow-up inspections.
• Communicate enforcement activities with agencies and provide updates on complex cases.

Skills

Sanitarian experience

Water Quality Specialist

Air Quality Specialist

Solid Waste Specialist

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist to support water quality laws and environmental protections. You will work with field staff, conservation districts, and partners to ensure compliance and provide technical guidance.

Responsibilities include reviewing referrals, assisting with inspections, drafting notices, leading meetings, and tracking progress on cases. Telework is possible part-time, up to 3 days per week, with travel as needed.